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Commissions and Committees of the General Assembly 2010

Executive Commission

The Executive Commission meets in between the bi-annual-General Assembly. It manages and receives reports from various commissions and committes

Members

• The Moderator,
• The Immediate Former Moderator;
  
• The Moderator Designate;
  
• The General Secretary;
  
• The Clerk of Assembly;
  
• The Assembly Business Convener;
  
• The General Treasurer;
  
• One Minister appointed by each Presbytery
• One Elder appointed by each Presbytery

Commissions

Court of Assembly and Administrative Review Panel

Convener: The Rev CW Leeuw, 45 Park Ave, East London, 5201

Tel: 043 743 7060   Cell: 084 510 0423 

Members: DS Bax, H Cochrane, NB Dlamini, MK Havenga PD Langerman, L Makamure, L Mbandazayo, GT Mcoteli, P Phiri,ME Ramulondi, Advocate SM Shaba,

Alternates: WR Ngulube, DT Ntanda, T Lubanga, PH Havenga, Dr VS Vellem

Pastoral Commission

The Moderator, the General Secretary, GT Mcoteli, AD Vorster, M Boshomane

Healing and Reconciliation Commission

Convener:    The Moderator, the Rt Rev Dr GW Marchinkowski, PO Box 210, Edenvale,  1610

Members: MT Chigwida, R Daka AD Vorster, L Phato, M  Maja, B Maining, C Nel

Special Commission Klipfontein Farm

Moderator, General Secretary, Clerk of Assembly

Standing Committees

HIV and AIDS Committee – Joint Committee

Convener: Rev BW Kandinda.

Coordinator: B Mpofu

Members: SS Mamabolo, G Mufanebadza

HIV and AIDS Committee (South Africa)

Convener: The Rev SS Mamabolo PO Box 271, Soshanguve,  0164

Cell: 079 052 0833; 082 438 1453

Members: Rev B Mpofu, Mrs V Mashao, Mrs M Stillwell, Dr P Zimba, Rev ME Ramulondi, MA Thema

HIV and AIDS Committee (Zambia)

Convener: The Synod Convener, The Rev B Kandinda, P O Box 380040, Lusaka

Tel: 00260 122 0232   Cell: 00260 96 434 262

Members: S Mtonga, Ms A Nkhata, Mr F Maphiri, S Phaika, B Mpofu

HIV and AIDS Committee (Zimbabwe)

Convener: Rev G Mufanebadza, P.O. Box SK 22, Sakubva, Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Tel: 00263 23 240 502  Cell: 00263 2324 502;  071 131 6714

Members: Mrs Banda, Sister T Chaita, Mrs Maare. Mrs Jam, B Mpofu, Mrs Saopa, Mrs B Siziba

Assembly Business Committee

Convener: The Rev SO Loni, P O Box 1684, King Williams Town, 5600

Tel: 040-654-3755, Cell: 082-784-8558

Members: Clerk of Assembly, C Leeuw, Ms Z Molelo, C Moore, J Murphy, Mrs T Notshe

Christian Education

Convener: The Rev RJ Botsis, P O Box 552, Bellville 7535

Tel : 021 913 2285 / 948 2417 / 948 2419

Corresponding Members: Conveners of sub-committees

Sub-committee - Bursaries

Convener: The Rev TP Letsheleha, P O Box 154, Orlando, 1803

Tel: 011 935 1614 Cell: 079 056 8968

Members: M Brink, W Eyre, DD Monokoane, MV Tati,T Lediga

Corresponding members: Synod of Zambia, Presbytery Clerk Zimbabwe)

Sub-committee - Children’s Ministry

Convener: Mr SM Modise, P O Box 2473, Three Rivers, East, Vereeniging, 1941

Tel: 016 423 2287 Cell: 082 476 2276

Members: L Madaka, L Obose, K Price, A Viljoen S Maseko, SP Molepo

Corresponding members: Synod of Zambia and Presbytery Conveners

 

Sub-committee - Early Childhood Development

Convener: Ms M Mosotho, P O Box 10 Morula, 0196

Tel: 012 725 1465 Fax: 012 701 0644 Cell: 073 586 9821

Members: Mrs. K Taylor, M Mogotsi, SS Mamabolo, SO Loni

Corresponding members: Convener (Presbytery of Zimbabwe), Synod of Zambia

Sub-committee - Schools

Tel: 011 646 5420 Cell: 083 604 1510

Members: FM Chigwida,BW Kandinda D A Maker, A Nugent, J Pillay, I Smith, JZ Ntolo, A Olivier

Corresponding Member: MM Mamathuba, All school representatives

Sub-committee - Schools Zimbabwe

 Presbytery to forward names by 31 October 2010

Sub-Committee - Training in Eldership

Convener: Mrs L Kenyon, 25 Fairbridge Rd, Roosevelt Park, 2195

011 888 6272 Cell: 083 457 4638

Members: M Khoapa, P Reynders, TP Tondi

Corresponding Members: Presbytery Conveners Synod of Zambia, Presbytery of Zimbabwe

Church Associations 

Convener: The Rev LP Obose, P O Box 60, Mdantsane, 5219

Tel: 043 760 0284  Cell: 082 947 1559  Fax: 043 761 4091

Members: Synod of Zambia Convener; Presbytery of Zimbabwe Convener
Presidents of Associations or delegated member representatives.

Corresponding members: All Presbytery Conveners

Men’s Christian Guild

President:  The Rev TH Hans, P O Box 21725, Port Elizabeth, 6000

Tel: 041 402 1015; Cell:  083 321 2044

Secretary: B Boshielo, P O Box 2814, Polokwane, 0700

Tel: 015 290 7757 Cell: 082 882 5001

Treasurer: Mr  MC Jita,  P O Box, 2599, Honeydew. 2040

Tel: 011 679 1581 Cell: 082 903 8494;

Women’s Fellowship

President: Z Loni

Tel: 040 608 4215 Cell:  083 324 4350

Secretary:  Mrs WP Sokutu

Tel:  043 643 4365   Cell:  083 275 0667

040 608 4212

Treasurer:  P Vasi
12 Turnbery Ave. Bunkerhill, East London. 5241

Tel: Cell: 083 378 2440

IYZA

President: Ms Nondumiso Mluma, P O Box 641, Nqamakwe 4990

Tel:043 409-4200 Cell: 082 293 4186

Secretary: Miss Finkie Keppler, P O Box 8, Sovenga, 0727

Fax: 015 291 4284 Cell:082-344-3482;

Treasurer: Miss Mpumi Mthembu, P O Box 326, Ulundi, 3838

Fax: 086 563 0603 Cell:082-296-6744

Youth Fellowship

President:  M Tleane,

Cell:  083 991 0151

Secretary:  Mr M Gwele

Cell:   083 759 4392

Treasurer:  MS L Lesaona

Cell :  083 540 9223

Church Choirs

President: Mr Nkululeko Cebesha

Tel: 011m646 5432 Cell: 083 596 2174

Secretary: Sindiswa Sandla

Tel: 041 994 5190 Fax: 041 994 4822 Cell: 072 672 7751

Church Design Committee

Convener: Mr AJA Greig, PO Box 12, Plettenberg Bay, 6600

Tel: 044 533 2130 Cell: 084 721 1527

Members: R Adamson, N Jita, MCN Schmidt. R Grosskopff.

Corresponding members: Synod of Zambia, MT Chigwida( Zimbabwe)

Church Development & Planning Committee

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Minutes of meetings;
Information about the courses endorsed offered by the Centre for Contextual Ministry;
Information on classifications of congregations and Church Development Evangelists and requirements for appointing CDEs;
Information on CDE grants, Property Grants, Buy-out grants and Assessment rebates;
Information on the Church Growth Fund and
Resource Centre of Bible Studies, Discipleship courses, and so on.

Convener: The Rev CJ Judelsohn,

P O Box 50445, Randjesfontein, 1683

Tel: 011 314 1497 Cell: 082 655 6888

Members: K Dale, T Groeneveld, V Mbaru, L Forman, M Rajuili, V Mkhungo, M Ramulondi, M Engelbrecht, C Smith 

Church Office Committee

Convener: The Rev ZA Makalima, SANDF, PO Box4568, Pretoria, 0001

Tel: 012 312 2271 Cell: 083 308 7413

Members: The Moderator, the General Secretary, G Goyns, Z Jojwana, a representative from the Finance Committee, M Poshoko, M Pataki, M Young, T Molebatsi,

Corresponding members: Synod of Zambia Clerk, Presbytery of Zimbabwe Clerk.

Church Unity Commission

Convener: The Rev C Campbell, P O Box 275, Boksburg, 1460

Tel: 011 917 7577 Cell: 072 266 7878

Members: C Magagane, General Secretary, G Goyns, P Langerman

Sub Committees of the CUC:

Women’s Committee: Mrs Bosiki

Scheme and Structure: The Clerk of Assembly

Liturgy: NW Meyer

Doctrine: Judelsohn, MJ Masango

Theological Training: GA Duncan,MJ Masango, Ministry Secretary

Partnership in Ministry and Mission: The General Secretary, Ministry Secretary

Communications & Media Liason Committee

Convener: B Boshielo, P O Box 2814, Polokwane, 0700

Tel: 015 290 7757 Cell: 082 882 5001

Members: M Tleane, E Rachidi, Mrs M Mamabolo, C Mokeng, ME Pataki, I Wilson

Corresponding: Clerk Presbytery of Zimbabwe, Clerk of the Synod of Zambia, The General Secretary.

Congregational Integration Committee

Convener: VP Mabo, PO Box 44, Maclear, 5480

 015 290 7757 Cell: 083 246 2972

Members: F Chikwembani, S Gwala, C Moore

Corresponding Mambers: Synod of Zambia Clerk, Presbytery of Zimbabwe Clerk

Doctrine, Ethics & Discipline Committee

Convener: The Rev T Robinson, 45 Simone Street, De Tijger, Cape Town, 7500

Tel: 021 948 2417 Cell: 084 405 8857 ; or

Members: DS Bax, RJ Botsis, K Brown, RZ Rashe, BD Mdyesha, E Chirwa, N Meyer, N van Rooyen, E Gaunt Synod of Zambia and Presbytery of Zimbabwe to appoint.

Corresponding members : D Gevers, C Cook, G Marchinkoski, C Judelsohn, G Sinclair

Life Concerns Sub-Committee

Convener: The Rev J Smith, 58 Lesley Drive, Hatton Estates, Pinetown, 3610

Tel: 031 702 8718, Cell: 072 324 7337

Members: MA Boshoff, M de Wet, Mrs N Dlovu, M Thornton, AD Vorster

Corresponding members: S Chatikobo and a representative from the Synod of Zambia, J McKane, B Ominiyi, Dr Nkuabe, N Cunniffe, H Botes.

Ecumenical Relations Committee

Convener: The General Secretary, PO Box 96188, Brixton, 2019

Tel: 011 727 3500

Members: The Moderator, C Campbell, B Hoy, P Lediga, TP Letseleha, M Pataki, E White, TW Coulter

Corresponding member: Synod of Zambia Clerk, Presbytery of Zimbabwe Clerk

Sub-Committee: Council for World Missions

Convener: R Mudenda, P O Box 106, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Tel: 00263 988 8825 Cell: 00263 712 729 902

Members: J Nyirongo, T Mparutsa, T Mataure, DG Mushayavanhu

Finance Committee

Mr D Anderson, PO Box 96188, Brixton, 2019

Tel: 011 727 3500 Fax 011 727 3506 or

Members: General Secretary, the Moderator, G Jooste, CW Leeuw, C Gauld, MA Apeleni, DA Maker, Barrie Mampai, E Stopworth, VP Mabo, M Taylor, the Treasurer of the Synod of Zambia, the Treasurer of the Presbytery of Zimbabwe. (The Chief Financial Officer and the Ministry Secretary attend meetings as associates).

Farms Sub-committees

Convener: The Rev TS Mokhantso, P O Box 1722, Dundee, 3000

Fax: 034-299-8010 Cell: 082-432-2568

Members: Prof M Phiri, VM Keswa, NNR Radebe, PZ Mkize,C Masikane, T Ngobese

Gender Issues

Convener: Ms N Nkonyane, Postnet Suite 304A, P/Bag X30500, Houghton, 2041

Tel: 011-351-5031 Cell: 078-104-8596

Members: R Armstrong, M Mkhungo, X Ngubane

Corresponding members: Presbytery of Zimbabwe, Synod of Zambia, One member per Presbytery

Justice & Social Responsibility South Africa

Convener: SP Molepo, PO Box12897, Katlehong, 1432

Cell: 082 530 4734

Members: M Bashman, Mrs  K Dlulane, D Mhlambeni, K Maselesele, Mrs S Makwaza, S Ncapayi, D Nanyane

Corresponding Members: S Bittle, B van Niekerk, TA Maumela

Justice & Social Responsibility Zambia

Convener: Mr EGK Nyirenda,

Tel:00260 944 756 660

Members: Membersof Synod Committee

Justice & Social Responsibility Zimbabwe

Members: To be forwarded to the Central Office

Maintenance of the Ministry

Convener: JA McKane, PO Box 1595, Linden, 2129

Tel: 011 782 6428 Cell: 082 877 3303

Members: The General Secretary, GW Marchinkowski, Mrs S Hunt, MC Magagane, SP Molepo, P Nkosi, D Motshegwa, Synod of Zambia, Presbytery of Zimbabwe

Manual Committee

Convener: Rev PD Langerman, P O Box 180, Durbanville, 7551

Tel: 021 976 3044/5 Cell: 082 785 2332

Corresponding Members: DS Bax, R Spence, P Tondi, BZ Mkentane, Presbytery Clerk Zimbabwe, P Mogale, G Msiska.

Ministerial Marriage & Family Care Committee

Convener:Prof MJ Masango, PO Box 84173, Greenside, 2034

Tel: 012 420 2821 Cell: 072 195 8063 ; or

Members: The General Secretary, the Ministry Secretary, J Dale, MK Boshomane, V Mashao, RZ Rashe,I Taylor, ME Ramulondi

Corresponding members: Synod of Zambia, Presbytery of Zimbabwe

Ministry Committee

Convener: Rev GT Mcoteli, P O Box 9037, Mthatha, 5100

Tel: 047 531 4727 Cell: 083 254 6959

Members: Ministry Secretary, JH Gordon Dr I Taylor, SP Sam, MA Black, BJ Gaborone, AR Nemauhkwe, ZZ Lalendle, M Rajuili, N Ndlovu, THE Hans,

Corresponding Members: E Chirwa, D Mushayavanhu

Mission & Evangelism Committee

Convener: The Rev T Mkandawire, P O Box 70408, Lusaka, Zambia

Cell : 00260 955 808 881

Members: R Blackwell, Mrs N Hayes, L Mpetsheni, MC Magagane, M Smith, Ms N Tati, A van Blydenstein.

Presbytery of Zimbabwe to forward name.

Corresponding members: C Judelsohn, N Qupuna

Nominations Committee

Convener: A Rodger, P O Box 6096, Walmer, 6065

Tel/fax: 041 581 4169 Cell: 072 804 4375

Members: N Jita, Mzendana, Mrs N Mtshake, A Smit

Presbyterian-Congregational Relations Committee

Convener: The Rev. BD Mdyesha, P O Box 398, Gatesville, 7766

Tel: 021 637 4008 Cell: 073 030 6415

Members: P Chapman, A Harrower, D Hunter, S Ridge, Presbytery of Zimbabwe to submit, 2 UCCSA Members

Corresponding member: The General Secretary

Priorities & Resources Committee

Convener: The Rev P Kabala, P O Box 34952, Lusaka, Zambia

Cell: 00260 978 509 225

Members: The Moderator, the Moderator-Designate, the General Secretary, Ministry Secretary, a representative from the Finance Committee,S Chatikobo, BB Finca, B Gaborone, VP Mabo, JPC Masterson, T Molebatsi, J Nyirongo,  A Rodger, E Stopworth, VS Vellem,

Records Committee

Convener: The Rev F Mgibantaka-Jobela, PO Box 7214 Heidelberg 1438 

Cell: 083 510 4655

Members: Apointed at General Assembly

Stewardship Committee

Convener: Rev RZ Notshe, P O Box 14364, Sidwell, 6061   

Cell: 082 823 3782

Members: M Gwele, MC Magagane, L Mshumpela, P Reynders, Dr VS Vellem.

Corresponding members: Conveners of Presbyteries, A Mchulu (Zambia), To Follow (Zimbabwe)

Synod of Zambia - Sustainability Committee

Convener: The General Secretary, P O Box 96188, Brixton, 2019

Tel: 011 339 2471 Fax: 011 339 2471

Members: Synod of Moderator, Synod Treasurer, Clerk (Copperbelt Presbytery), Clerk (Central Presbytery), Mrs T Mazaba, Convener Priorities & Resources, Convener Finance Committee

Mission Priorities Fund

Convener: Mr JPC Masterson, 5 Clark St, Edenglen, Edenvale, 1609

Tel: 011 452 2920 Cell: 082 494 6838

Members: General Secretary, T Mkandawire (Zambia rep), To follow (Presbytery of Zimbabwe)

United Board of Free Churches

Convener: The Rev CB Bosiki, PO Box 16410, Lyttleton, 0140

Tel: 012 355 1498 Cell: 084 834 8293

Member: P Nyauza

Worship Committee

Convener: The Rev NW Meyer, 

Tel/Fax: 021 686 9677  Cell: 082 554 4669

Members: DS Bax, R Calder,B Croucher,PD Langerman, Ms E Gaunt, BD Mdyesha, M Muller, A Robinson, N van Rooyen

Corresponding Members: AJ Combrink, JR Elias, Synod of Zambia, Presbytery of Zimbabwe

Ad Hoc Committes

Ad Hoc Committee on Confessions of Faith

Convener: The Rev DS Bax, 22 Harlequin Road, Rondebosch, 7700

Tel/Fax: 021 686 6321

Members: HT Asch, P Briggs, S Dingiswayo Ms E Gaunt, C J Jongeleen, L Mpetsheni, RZ Rashe, N van Rooyen, DC Smit.

Corresponding members: AJ Combrink, CW Cook, The Rev. Ms EG Goyns, EA Germiquet, J Bester, M Rajuili, Synod of Zambia, Presbytery of Zimbabwe

Ad Hoc Translation Committee Convenors

R Daka - Bemba, Nyanja and Tumbuka 

RB Mudenda - IsiNdebele

Presbytery to appoint - Shona

TP Letseleha - SeSotho

ME Ramulondi - TshiVenda

M Nzo - IsiXhosa

J Chirwa - IsiZulu

M Pataki - Sepedi

R Rathebe - SeTshwana

H Barnard - Afrikaans

Ad Hoc Committee on Decision-Making

Convener: The Rev Dr J Pillay, P O Box 96188, Brixton, 2019

Tel: 011 339 2471 Cell: 082 334 3526

Members: Moderator, Moderator Designate, Clerk of Assembly, Z Jojwana, F Mgibantaka-Jobela, C Mkandawire, BZ Mkentane, Member of Assembly Business Committee –SO Loni, AR Nemaukhwe,  VS Vellem